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HBCU Leaders Gather to Create Blueprint for Future of Higher Education

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Ed Smith-Lewis, senior vice president for strategic partnerships at the United Negro College Fund facilitates a session at the H.E.L.F We call that document a blueprint, said Felton. ORANGEBURG, S.C. Participants huddled in small groups to begin the work of formulating a plan roadmap that could be shared with all HBCUs. "We

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the unanticipated: reflecting & looking forward

Catherine Cronin

That project was restarted in 2024 and I was privileged to work with GTM and colleagues at the University of Galway to document oral histories and create a publishable digital map. A key focus of this work was documenting the project’s vitally important ethical approach including consent, ownership, access, and language.

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SSS with Direct IRS Access Delivers Peace of Mind for IT Professionals

School & Student Services by Community Brands

For private and independent K–12 schools, where student records, family financial data, and tax documents converge on digital platforms, IT Directors are increasingly the guardians of both compliance and confidence. Manual document uploads, email attachments, and scattered storage solutions increase vulnerability at every turn.

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Don’t Believe the Critics of DEI: Racial Classifications Can Promote Belonging and Understanding

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Recently the Education Departments Office for Civil Rights produced a guidance document on programs that it might consider racially discriminatory and illegal. The Education Departments guidance document says that all segregation is illegal and that schools cannot separate students by race even if they treat all students equal.

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Overview of Federal Parent PLUS Loans

College Planners of America

If a parent is found to have an adverse credit history, they can still potentially qualify for the loan by appealing to the ED with documentation proving extenuating circumstances. The ED has final authority in adjudicating appeals. Although interest will still accrue, this option provides financial relief during the students period of study.

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Education Advocacy Groups Sue Trump Administration Over Department of Education Dismantling

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

According to court documents, the administration has implemented a series of staff reductions since January 20, culminating in a department-wide reduction in force on March 11 that has cut the agency's workforce by half. The lawsuit is supported by Student Defense and the Education Law Center (ELC). On March 20, President Donald J.

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A Night to Remember: TaxStatus® & SSS Launch Party at NAIS 2025

School & Student Services by Community Brands

The integration between TaxStatus and SSS provides a seamless solution for schools by: Eliminating manual tax document collection: No more waiting for parents to submit tax returns or tracking down missing paperwork. Ensuring data accuracy: Direct IRS integration removes the potential for human error and discrepancies in financial data.